Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Wiener Ill. Gart.-Zeitung 19: 2 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275478
Common Names
- Plectranthus hadiensis
- Hadi Spurflower
- Hadi Plectranthus
Synonyms
- Ocimum hadiense Forssk. [unknown]
- Plectranthus cyaneus Gürke [unknown]
- Plectranthus draconis Briq. [unknown]
- Plectranthus erlangeri Gürke [unknown]
- Plectranthus forskalaei Vahl [unknown]
- Plectranthus fragrans Lebrun & L.Touss. [unknown]
- Plectranthus hadiensis tomentosus (Benth.) Codd [unknown]
- Plectranthus hadiensis woodii (Gürke) Codd [unknown]
- Plectranthus hararensis Gürke [unknown]
- Plectranthus horridus Baker [unknown]
- Plectranthus madagascariensis ramosior Benth. [unknown]
- Plectranthus pachyphyllus Gürke ex T.Cooke [unknown]
- Plectranthus paucicrenatus Franch. [unknown]
- Plectranthus petrensis S.Moore [unknown]
- Plectranthus rupestris Baker [unknown]
- Plectranthus tomentosus Benth. ex E.Mey. [unknown]
- Plectranthus woodii Gürke [unknown]
- Plectranthus zatarhendii tomentosus (Benth.) Codd [unknown]
- Plectranthus zatarhendii woodii (Gürke) Codd [unknown]
- Plectranthus zeylanicus Benth. [unknown]
- Plectranthus ramosior (Benth.) van Jaarsv. [unknown]
- Coleus forsskaolii Briq. [unknown]
- Coleus personatus Lem. [unknown]
- Coleus rupestris Hochst. ex Briq. [deprecated]
- Coleus schweinfurthii Vatke [unknown]
- Coleus zeylanicus (Benth.) L.H.Cramer [unknown]
- Germanea forsskaolii Poir. [unknown]
- Germanea horrida Hiern [unknown]
- Plectranthus hadiensis hadiensis [unknown]
- Plectranthus zatarhendii zatarhendii [unknown]
Description
Plectranthus hadiensis (also called Hadi's Spurflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Plectranthus hadiensis is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used to make perfumes, soaps, and lotions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plectranthus hadiensis is white or pink in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plectranthus hadiensis can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division.
Where to Find Plectranthus hadiensis
Plectranthus hadiensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Plectranthus hadiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plectranthus hadiensis?
Plectranthus hadiensis
What is the common name of Plectranthus hadiensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Plectranthus hadiensis?
It is native to India
Species in the Plectranthus genus
Plectranthus acaulis,
Plectranthus actites,
Plectranthus adenophorus,
Plectranthus aegyptiacus,
Plectranthus agnewii,
Plectranthus alboviolaceus,
Plectranthus aliciae,
Plectranthus alloplectus,
Plectranthus alpinus,
Plectranthus ambiguus,
Plectranthus amboinicus,
Plectranthus amicorum,
Plectranthus amoenus,
Plectranthus amplexicaulis,
Plectranthus angulatus,
Plectranthus antongilicus,
Plectranthus apoensis,
Plectranthus apreptus,
Plectranthus apricus,
Plectranthus arabicus,
Plectranthus arenicola,
Plectranthus argentatus,
Plectranthus argentifolius,
Plectranthus asirensis,
Plectranthus atroviolaceus,
Plectranthus barbatus,
Plectranthus bariensis,
Plectranthus baumii,
Plectranthus beddomei,
Plectranthus berdaricus,
Plectranthus betamponus,
Plectranthus betonicifolius,
Plectranthus blakei,
Plectranthus bojeri,
Plectranthus bourneae,
Plectranthus bracteatus,
Plectranthus brevicaulis,
Plectranthus buchananii,
Plectranthus burorum,
Plectranthus calycinus,
Plectranthus candelabriformis,
Plectranthus canescens,
Plectranthus caninus,
Plectranthus capuronii,
Plectranthus carnosifolius,
Plectranthus caudatus,
Plectranthus chevalieri,
Plectranthus chiangdaoensis,
Plectranthus chimanimanensis,
Plectranthus ciliatus,
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Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,